Dottrina sociale della Chiesa, economia sociale di mercato e federalismo

Abstract

The article proposes a historical analysis of the affirmation of federalism and the Social market economy in Europe to understand how they can advance the process of European integration in a manner consistent with the multipolar world order that is currently being defined. After having valued the German, French and Italian experience, as well as the role of the Social doctrine of the Church, the article explores the contribution of two prominent post-war authors (Röpke and Einaudi) to the formation of a new humanism on which to build a supportive socio-economic order based on values.